Therapist, Saraland

Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities:

Provides effective clinical assessment of served populations Formulates evidence-based clinical treatment plan in collaboration with patient Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM 5 diagnosis Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing clinical evident therapeutic models and theories according to patient needs as stated in the treatment plan Effectively collaborates with the Family Medicine treatment team in effort to provide integrated healthcare Provides patient centered safety planning and safety resources appropriate for populations Evaluates patient's treatment for discharge planning Assures that program standards and objectives are met Plans and develops creative and relevant therapeutic interventions according to patient's abilities and needs Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation Effectively collaborates with community resources to ensure wholistic care and assess for needed referral needs of patient. Tracks Clinical Outcomes Effectively demonstrates the application of adult and child/adolescent specific competencies Adheres to professional code of ethics

Supervision and Consultation:

Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement Actively works to enhance clinical skills

Clinical Record Keeping:

Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe/Accordia Health policy Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments Documents measurable and specific goals in the treatment plan Documents in a clear and concise manner, patient problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals Documents legibly and clinically

Case Load Management:

Effectively manages caseload for quality, standards, and identifying patient needs Meets AltaPointe/Accordia Health clinical productivity standards Understands EAP, Managed Care, and insurance benefits in providing services and management of authorized services. Courteous and respectful attitudes towards patients, visitors and co-workers Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion Respects patient privacy (HIPAA) and confidentiality Is pleasant and cooperative with others Assists visitors and patients as needed Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others Is sensitive to the patient needs, treatment expectations, and individual differences Is empathic and has positive regard with patient and families Administrative and Other Related Duties as

Assigned:

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities Actively participates in AltaPointe/Accordia Health committees as required Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner Accesses appropriate community resources according to patients needs Follows AltaPointe/Accordia Health policies and procedures Maintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU's), and attends required in-services and workshops Qualifications Master's degree in mental health discipline. Licensure preferred, or eligible for licensure process for specific discipline. Knowledge in adult, child and adolescent specialties as outlined below: Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in child, adolescent and adult populations Basic knowledge of substance-related and addictive disorders Knowledge of integrated-care practices within primary-care setting Basic knowledge of senior adult mental health symptomology and disorders Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and evidence-based interventions Knowledge of and implementation of evidence-based trauma informed care and therapeutic interventions appropriate for populations served Knowledge of community resources as applied to the child/adolescent and adult populations Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adult and child/adolescent populations Knowledge of growth and development as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of the patient's development Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities child/adolescent population Knowledge of family dynamic and parenting skills Knowledge of symptomology and treatment of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect Knowledge of cultural diversity Knowledge of private insurance for mental health services Knowledge of FQHC, CCBHC, and Joint Commission standards